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Here are the Texas House races that Democrats and Republicans think they can flip

Democrats — riding a wave of enthusiasm sparked by Kamala Harris’ nomination — think they can flip just enough House seats to stop Republicans from passing school vouchers.

The Texas Tribune

Republicans raise $1 million targeting South Texas House races as Democrats invest elsewhere

Democrats have long held an edge in South Texas, but Republicans see an opening there to expand their House majority.

The Texas Tribune

Trump to Visit Aurora, The Colorado Town he Falsely Claimed Was Overrun By a Venezuelan Gang

The former president is set to hold a rally on Friday. He has made of immigration the focus of his campaign

Latin Times

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Former Amazon and Flexport leader Dave Clark has raised $100 million to bet on himself

The former CEO of Amazon’s consumer business has founded Auger, an AI-powered startup aiming to build a modern supply-chain OS.

Fortune

Texas Governor Calls for Statewide Day of Observance for Oct. 7 Hamas Attack Victims

Greg Abbott has asked Texans to honor the seven Americans still held in captivity.

Latin Times

Ted Cruz challenger narrows gap in Texas

Democratic congressman polling closer to Sen. Ted Cruz and independent race rankers are noticing

Salon

Trump Mocks Women 'Thrilled' To Lose Husbands Before Firefighter's Widow Attends His Butler Rally: Report

Some wives are happy to lose spouses, Trump says in tasteless recorded quip at August fundraiser as he refers to fatal shooting of Corey Comperatore by his would-be assassin

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A Texas execution is renewing calls for clemency. It's rarely granted

Texas rarely grants clemency for death row inmates, but that's not stopping a group of bipartisan lawmakers from showing their support for a man scheduled to be executed in October

The Independent UK

Two Suspects in the Murder of a 12-Year-Old Girl in Houston Potentially Tied to Tren de Aragua Gang

Two Venezuelan nationals have been indicted for capital murder in Harris County, each one facing a $10 million bond following the June murder

Latin Times

Donald Trump’s foul-mouthed migrant rant captured in private pitch to donors

Republican nominee claims Harris is threat to democracy in recording of top-dollar fundraiser in Colorado in August

The Guardian - US

Colin Allred narrows gap in Texas Senate race, but can he win?

The Democratic congressman is polling closer to Sen. Ted Cruz in his challenge this year, and independent race rankers are noticing.

The Texas Tribune

Immigration Advocates Call for More Relaxed Asylum Restrictions as Migrant Deaths Hit Record Numbers

Certain sectors of the US.-Mexico border, such as El Paso, saw record number of deaths reported during Fiscal Year 2024

Latin Times

'Put Americans First!': Critics Blast Lack Of Funds For Hurricane Helene Victims After FEMA Spent $1.4 Billion On Migrants Since 2022

Critics, including Texas Governor Greg Abbott and Elon Musk, have slammed Homeland Security and FEMA for spending $640K on migrant assistance, leaving insufficient funds for hurricane relief efforts as FEMA struggles to support victims of Hurricane Helene.

International Business Times UK

Greg Abbott’s Border ‘Theatrics’ Now Include Acting Like the State Department

Abbott’s latest bid to expand the bounds of his authority might introduce confusion abroad, experts say.

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Abortion, private school vouchers and legislative control are the key issues in Texas’ 2024 election

Texan voters will have significant influence in November, both within and outside the state. They will be electing a U.S. senator, 38 U.S. House members, 150 state House members, as well as various judges and local elected officials. Additionally, they will have influence over important questions.

Texas Observer

Can Democrats Keep the Texas House Anti-Voucher?

Four years after a failed attempt to flip the lower chamber, the minority party has set its sights on a more modest objective.

The Texas Tribune

How a school voucher supporter won in a Texas House district with almost no private schools

Gov. Greg Abbott said the primary showed Texans want vouchers. In House District 18, an ad blitz and immigration fears may have played a larger role.

Latin Times

Two Venezuelans Arrested on Firearms Trafficking Amid Texas' Crackdown on 'Tren de Aragua' Gang

Governor Abbott recently promised that "Texas will not let these thugs use our state as a base of operations to terrorize our citizens"

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Does Dade Phelan have the votes to keep his job as Texas House speaker? It depends on how you count.

Phelan appears to lack support from the majority of House Republicans, but he could still win with some Democratic support.

Latin Times

Texas Latinos See Immigration as a Top Issue, a Vision Not Far Off From the Rest of the State Population

Immigration emerges as a top issue for Texans as migrant apprehension decrease and violent rhetoric from Gov. Abbott continues

Texas Observer

A Texas Pipeline Giant Is Backing a Regulatory Disaster

Energy Transfer owns the pipeline that caught fire recently near Houston, and it’s setting another fire at the National Labor Relations Board with the help of right-wing jurists.

Salon

Project 2025's gay adult film scandal

MAGA may toss a top anti-LGBTQ activist over past behavior — yet their ranks remain full of cranks and conmen

Salon

Indicted NY mayor tries Trump strategy

NYC Mayor Eric Adams was indicted for taking bribes from foreign officials — yet somehow migrants are to blame

Latin Times

Texas AG Ken Paxton Targets New Nonprofit Providing Aid to Migrants

Las Americas Immigrant Advocacy Center received an investigative demand over any ties with the sponsorship program allowing people from Cuba, Haiti, Nicaragua and Venezuela to migrate legally to the U.S.

Latin Times

Texas' Abbott Posts Ominous Warning of Alligators in Rio Grande Amid Continued Crackdown on Border Crossings

It's not the first time the Texas governor has posted about the risks of alligators for immigrants on his X account

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